Australia’s cruise industry presses for federal changes as figures show $1 billion loss
Figures from the Australian cruise industry bodies Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA), reveal that Australia lost $1.11 billion in total economic impact from cruising in 2024/25 season when compared to the 2023/24 season. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year.
Century Cruises, a China-based luxury river cruise operator, has announced the appointment of Alexis McKinnon Puma to its leadership team.
Sea Cloud Cruises has appointed William “Bill” Smith as Brand Ambassador for North America.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes for frontline travel agents.
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in collaboration with MSC Cruises, have launched the first edition of All Aboard!, an educational project designed to introduce Year 5 pupils in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the many different professions on board a cruise ship through dynamic and interactive sessions.
In an industry-first, Aurora Expeditions has partnered with UK environmental technology start-up Cleaner Seas Group to combat microplastic pollution.
Running from October 16, 2027, to April 28, 2028, the lineup features 87 cruises with more late-night and overnight stays than ever before—over 150 late departures and 60 overnight visits. 
Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will take center stage in New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, as part of Sail4th 250, the official event marking 250 years since American Independence.
The Miami HEAT, in partnership with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc, has made a $1,000,000 donation to Direct Relief to assist with expected recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its most extensive collection of new offerings yet, unveiling four ships and six itineraries launching in 2027. 
The Port of Narvik has announced the upcoming launch of its on shore power (OPS) facility, set to be operational in the third quarter of 2026. 


Surging demand for luxury travel is driving an evolution in high-end cruising, setting the scene for the next phase of October’s Cruise Month initiative.
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced the launch of PressReader, a newly introduced service across both fleets that delivers thousands of global newspapers, magazines and eBooks directly to guests’ personal devices.
During the Cruise Europe Conference in Copenhagen this May, Maria Tauschke of TUI Cruises took part in a panel discussion about community engagement, sharing inspiring examples, such as providing learning opportunities and lectures in local schools and donating surplus food and other items to local communities.
A major, and global, milestone for autonomous inland shipping was reached on Friday 24 October 2025. 
During the 12th edition of Italian Port Days, held in Catania and organised by the Port System Authority of Eastern Sicily, a member of MedCruise, Laura Cimaglia, Vice-President of MedCruise and Director for Port & Cities Relations and representative of the Port of Taranto, 
Calling all adventure-seekers: Royal Caribbean has revealed its lineup of summer 2027 getaways for travelers to experience the wonders of Alaska. 
The second joint meeting of the AIVP–MedCruise Cruises & Port Cities Working Group took place last October 16th, gathering representatives from Mediterranean ports, cities, and industry experts to continue advancing the dialogue on sustainable port-city relations. 

